Docsflies - Archives (November 2007)

24-26, 28Nov07 - I fished Assateague Island, VA for the usual fall quarry, stripers, specks and flounder. I managed to keep the skunk off everyday with at least one fish. I caught stripers, flounders and hickory shad - the largest was a 27" striper. Conditions were fair to poor due to limited water clarity. Winds ranged from 2 to over 20 mph, most NNE. Beach structure for the fly fisherman was less prominent then in past years. The best structure occurred at parking lots P2-P4 and at the ORV entrance. Fish these spots at low tide or low-to-mid on the incoming tide. Bait was scarce accept at the inlet where hickory shad were crashing 2" long minnows. Anglers commented the stomach contents of the larger stripers contained ling or hake and manta shrimp.

Sunset off Assateague Island Bridge

22Nov07 - Happy Thanksgiving! Now is striper time - if you enjoy fishing for striped bass, this is the time to be fishing. I've found over the years that from Thanksgiving through to the first week of December to be one of the best times to fish for large striped bass (+ 20 pounds). My preferred fishing spot, Chesapeake's Virginia Eastern Shore. Take nothing less than a 9 weight, intermediate line, your biggest Deceivers and some Vineyard Minnows and find a fishy looking spot on the beach.

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